Free Data on the Web!

There is a ton of free GIS data on the web, just waiting to be downloaded. Two of our favorite online resources are the USGS and USDA. These sites can provide you with aerial photos, elevation models and much more.

Other great online resources: geodata, nationalatlas, FEMA, NOAA, EPA, NRCS, FWS, NPS, GSDI, pictometry, digitalglobe, geoeye, pixxures, icubed, terraserver, NCone, mapdex, geographynetwork, google, bing.

From start-up GIS to advanced Geoprocessing & Automation, NSPM is your answer. NSPM technicians cover all aspects of GIS. From initial design, data conversion and piloting to advanced ArcGIS Server & ArcSDE Enterprise deployment. Let us help you get more value out of your existing data, through the powerful use of Geographic Information.

NSPM can take the "SCARY" out of GIS. Our GIS training courses have been presented to over 1,000 different government agencies. From the absolute computer novice, to the geek, we can provide you with the GIS training that you need to take advantage of GIS technology. Our presentation and exercise methods guarantee that you will leave our courses with a solid understanding of what it takes to build and maintain a GIS on any level.

"Maps can represent every dimension of a community… They can show how healthy a community’s children are, where social services are most needed and most effective, and ways to protect the safety of each citizen…innovative communities are using maps to mobilize resources to solve their toughest problems." 2007 Nobel Prize Winner - Albert Arnold Gore Jr.

NSPM offers a wide variety of GIS training. For a detailed list of available courses and upcoming dates, contact NSPM.

NSPM can provide the GIS training that you need to manage your applications. Unlike other firms, NSPM takes the time to tailor GIS training exactly to the need. For instance, if you happen to use your GIS for water distribution applications, our "GIS Field to Office Workflow" training course will contain only water distribution examples and exercises.

We offer several GIS/GPS training courses that will immediately get your staff editing and working in the GIS environment.

For those with Water/Wastewater licenses, we offer free accredited GIS training through our partnership with the California Rural Water Association.